Garnet and Anhydrite Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33
2.90-2.98
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indistinct
Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments.
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
3.5
Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Garnet and Anhydrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Garnet and Anhydrite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Garnet and Anhydrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
- Chemical formula of Anhydrite- CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Garnet and Anhydrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Anhydrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Anhydrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Anhydrite is 2.90-2.98.